Compact Online Reference Encyclopedia (CORE)

Looking for information on a specific topic, training, rule, or process? Through one search here, you can find the information you need from ICAOS’ white papers, advisory opinions, bylaws, policies, Hearing Officer's Guide, training modules, rules, helpdesk articles and the bench book. All results are cross-referenced with links to make navigation easy and intuitive.

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Support - Junk Offender Records (Data Management)
The Junk Offender Records report lists all ICOTS offender records with either no associated compact cases or no transmitted compact activities on any associated compact cases. The dashboard includes information on state, offender ID, associated compact…
Bench Book - 4.8 Bail Pending Return
A supervised individual subject to retaking proceedings has no right to bail. Rule 5.111 specifically prohibits any court or paroling authority in any state from admitting a supervised individual to bail pending completion of the retaking process,…
Emergency Guidelines 01-2020
I. Authorization Article I of the ICAOS BYLAWS provides that, the Commission “is established to fulfill the objectives of the Compact” through “the promulgation of binding rules and operating procedures” governing “oversight and coordination of offender…
Definition - Retaking
Retaking - means the act of a sending state physically removing or causing to have a supervised individual removed, from a receiving state.
BYLAWS - ARTICLE I - COMMISSION PURPOSE, FUNCTION AND BY-LAWS
Section 1. Purpose. Pursuant to the terms of the Interstate Compact for Adult Offender Supervision, (the “Compact”), the Interstate Commission for Adult Offender Supervision (the “Commission”) is established to fulfill the objectives of the Compact,…
Bench Book - 4.2.2 Uniform Extradition Act Considerations
A supervised individual who absconds from a receiving state is a fugitive from justice. The procedures for returning a fugitive to a demanding state can be affected by the Uniform Extradition and Rendition Act (UERA). Under that act, a fugitive may waive…
Support - Transfer Request Quick Reference Guide
A Transfer Request is required for every Compact transfer of supervision; see Rule 3.107. Be sure to VERIFY all information entered. See ICAOS’s Verification Tips Sheet. Required for All Transfers Intended departure date (manage date via the Profile…
Definition - Sex Offender 
Sex Offender – means an adult placed under, or made subject to, supervision as the result of the commission of a criminal offense and released to the community under the jurisdiction of courts, paroling authorities, corrections, or other criminal justice…
Support - FY22 Q2 (October 2021-December 2021): Retaking management
Background on Retaking Management Four prior ICOTS enhancements to the Offender Violation Report (2013, 2017, 2018 & 2021 @ costs of $250k+) provide tools for ICOTS users to manage mandatory retaking.    In addition, several administrative reports…
Definition - Compliance
Compliance – means that a supervised individual is abiding by all terms and conditions of supervision, including payment of restitution, family support, fines, court costs or other financial obligations imposed by the sending state.
Definition - Arrival 
Arrival – means to report to the location and officials designated in reporting instructions given to a supervised individual at the time of the supervised individual’s departure from a sending state under an interstate compact transfer of supervision.
Hearing Officer's Guide - II. Considerations for Probable Cause Hearings
When a probable cause hearing is required, the following elements of due process apply: Supervised individual’s rights Supervised Individuals are entitled to: Clear, written notice of his or her rights for a PC hearing.    Understand the purpose of the PC…
Bench Book - 5.3.2 State Sovereign Immunity
State sovereign immunity is, as noted above, the doctrine that prevents a state from being sued in its own courts without its consent. It will generally be a matter of state law, and of course not every state is the same. Many states have narrowed or…
Enhancement Requests for Electronic System Authorized by the Commission 02-2018
I. Authority The Executive Committee is vested with the power to adopt a policy on behalf of the Interstate Commission during periods when the Interstate Commission is not in session. The Executive Committee oversees the Commission’s day-to-day activities…
Advisory Opinion 3-2008
Whether sex offenders can travel out of state once they are transferred to a receiving state
State Council Policy 03-2009
I. Authority Article IV, of the model compact language, provides for the appointment of a State Council for the implementation, administration, and advocacy of the Compact. This policy ensures compliance with the Statute or Code requirements that each…
Support - FY23 DCA Dashboard Program FY23 Warrant Status Dashboard (February 2023)/Follow-up Training (August 2023)
The ICOTS warrant tracking tool launched June 2022 allows sending states to track warrants within ICOTS during retaking process or after report of an absconder. This session will review the Warrant Status Dashboard (launched in July 2022) as well as other…
Definition - Substantial Compliance
Substantial Compliance– means that a supervised individual is sufficiently in compliance with the terms and conditions of his or her supervision so as not to result in initiation of revocation of supervision proceedings by the sending state.  Reference:…
Definition - Reporting Instructions
Reporting Instructions – means the orders given to a supervised individual by a sending or receiving state directing the individual to report to a designated person or place, at a specified date and time, in another state. Reporting instructions shall…
Bench Book - 3.2.1.1 Individuals Covered by the ICAOS
According to the Commission’s definition of “supervised individual,” the ICAOS can regulate a wide range of adults under supervision. An individual does not need to be on formal "probation" or "parole" to be eligible for transfer and supervision under the…
Bench Book - 3.2.1.6.1 Deferred Sentencing
 In addition to traditional cases where an individual is formally adjudicated and placed on supervision, the ICAOS also applies in so-called “suspended sentencing,” “suspended adjudication,” and “deferred sentencing” contexts. Rule 2.106 provides that “…
Support - FY22 Q1 (July 2021-September 2021): Offender management
What is Offender Management? Offender management administrative functions assure the Commission’s internal and external partners that the ICOTS data contains information that is accurate, valid, and reliable.  Per the ICOTS Privacy Policy, states must…
Support - Merge, Move and Delete Case Requests
Before taking any action, be sure to review records!!! MERGE Ensure ALL cases are historical (withdrawn or closed) before initiating a merge.  When approving a merge request, review the record and disapprove if a new active case is created while the merge…
Definition - Supervision
Supervision – means the oversight exercised by authorities of a sending or receiving state over a supervised individual for a period of time determined by a court or releasing authority, during which time the supervised individual is required to report to…
Support - FY25 State Assessment on Retaking and Retransferring
See Assessment Announcement sent May 7, 2024 Background In 2011 and 2017, the Commission explored the feasibility of incorporating effective classification criteria such as risk and need assessments, responsivity, and professional discretion into the…
Definition - Warrant
Warrant – means a written order of the court or authorities of a sending or receiving state or other body of competent jurisdiction which is made on behalf of the state, or United States, issued pursuant to statute and/or rule and which commands law…
Bench Book - 4.1 Status of Supervised Individuals Subject to ICAOS
A key objective of the ICAOS is to facilitate the effective transfer of supervised individuals between states and to manage their return to the sending state through mechanisms other than formal extradition. Consequently, a supervised individual's status…
White Paper - State Liability: Why Your State Can Be Sanctioned Upon Violation of the Compact or the ICAOS Rules
Published September 2, 2011 At the request of the ICAOS Executive Committee resulting from several recent cases in which courts and other agencies have apparently lacked awareness or ignored the requirements of ICAOS and its rules in particular cases, the…
Bench Book - 3.6.3 Limitations on Conditions
Notwithstanding the authority of the sending and receiving state to impose conditions on a supervised individual, several courts assert that certain conditions – such as banishment from a geographical area – are not appropriate because they interfere with…
Support - FY22 Q3 (January 2022-March 2022): No transmitted activities; rejected case clean up (withdraw/close)
What is Case & Offender Management? Administrative functions for case and offender management assure the Commission’s internal and external partners that the ICOTS data contains information that is accurate, valid, and reliable.  Per the ICOTS…
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